Thomas T. Glasgow

Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Schaumburg, Illinois

Glasgow & Olsson
Thomas T. Glasgow
Glasgow & Olsson

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law; view more

Licensed in Illinois since: 1994

Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2013, 2015 - 2025

Glasgow & Olsson

1834 Walden Office Square
Suite 575
Schaumburg, IL 60173 Visit website

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As founder of Glasgow & Olsson, Thomas T. Glasgow is committed to representing clients in Schaumburg, Illinois, as well as all of Cook County Criminal Courts in McHenry, Lake, DuPage and Cook counties. He focuses his practice on criminal law defense, administrative law and civil litigation cases that involve cases such as Murder, Self Defense, drug trafficking charges, aggravated felony DUI and DUI/DWI defense. After earning a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Mississippi, Mr. Glasgow went on to receive a Juris Doctor in 1994 on scholarship from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology. While in law school, he made the dean’s list and was a member of the nationally ranked trial lawyers.

He has successfully negotiated settlements in excess of $8,000,000.00 for our clients.

With three decades of experience, Mr. Glasgow is known for aggressively advocating on behalf of his clients, whether he is defending someone facing serious criminal charges or helping an entrepreneur launch a business. Local and national media, including the Cable News Network and FOX News Network, LLC, have sought Mr. Glasgow for his legal opinion on current events. For his legal achievements, he holds an Avvo “Superb” rating. A published author, Mr. Glasgow is active in the legal community.. He has also taught seminars for The Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. Mr. Glasgow is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Attorney Thomas T. Glasgow practicing in criminal defense: DUI Defense Aggravated/ Felony DUI Drug Trafficking Crimes Criminal Defense

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Criminal Defense: White Collar

Focus areas

Drug & Alcohol Violations, Felony, Murder

  • 60% Criminal Defense
  • 20% Constitutional Law
  • 10% Administrative Law
  • 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar

First Admitted: 1994, Illinois

Professional Webpage: https://glasgowolsson.com/attorney-profiles/thomas-glasgow/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Past Member, Judicial Evaluation Committee, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
  • Past Member, Nominating Committee, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 1994
  • Member, Steering Committee, Metropolis Performing Arts Center
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1997
  • U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois Trial Bar, 2011
  • Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals, Village of Arlington Heights
  • Past Member, Board of Governors, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
  • Past Chairman, Holiday Party Committee, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1994
  • Past Member, Chicago Bar Association
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 2011
  • U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 2011
  • Trustee, Village of Arlington Heights
  • Former Treasurer, Northwest Water Commission of Cook County
  • Former Co-Chair, Judges Night, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
  • Illinois, 1994
  • Past Member, Illinois Bar Association
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1994
  • Past Member, Central District of Illinois Health Care Fraud Committee of U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney's Office
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 2011
  • Mayor Pro Tem, Village of Arlington Heights
  • President Pro Tem, Northwest Water Commission of Cook County
Videos:
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • Capital Litigation Bar 1st Chair Certification for Death Penalty cases., 2006
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Pro Bono Service Award for Public Service, 2009
Honors/Awards:
  • Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2024
  • Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2023
  • Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2022
  • Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2021
  • Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2020
  • Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2019
  • Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2018
  • Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2017
  • Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2016
  • Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2015
  • Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2012
  • Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2013
  • Public Service Award, Pro Bono Service Award, Northwest Suburban Bar Association, 2009
Educational Background:
  • University of Mississippi, B.A, Political Science and Government , 1990
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Ch. 13: "Aggravated DUI" Defending DUI and Related Cases, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, August, 2006-Present, Author Lecturer
  • 2007 - Present, Defending DUI and Related Cases, Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  • Instructor, Health Care Investigator Training, Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Firm News (Newsletters):
  • Illinois Police May Stop & Frish Criminal Suspects
  • Juvenile Interrogation and Detention
  • Dissipation of Income in a Marriage
  • Top Ten Mistakes Divorcing Couples Make
  • SYNTHETIC DRUGS IN ILLINOIS
  • IDFPR Complaints and Investigation
  • Five Things To Know About Driving Under The Influence In Illinois
  • PBTS VS. STATION BREATH MACHINES
  • Prohibitions On Concealed Carry In Illinois
  • Written Discovery in Divorces
  • Get out of jail free?
  • What To Do If Your Illinois Professional License Has A Complaint Filed Against It
  • Violations of Probation in Illinois: Felony and Misdemeanor
  • Changes to the Marijuana DUI Law in Illinois
  • You Have The Right To Remain Silent
  • Drugged Driving in Illinois
  • Stalking No Contact: Obtaining an Order of Protection
  • A Father's Child Custody & Visitation Rights
  • Medical Marijuana and Driving Under the Influence
  • The IDFPR Appellate Process
  • Grounds for Divorce
  • Understanding the New Eavesdropping Law in Illinois
  • Collateral Licensure Issues for DUI Convictions
  • Claiming Dissipation in a Divorce Proceeding
  • Orders of Protection, Petitioner vs. Respondent

Office location for Thomas T. Glasgow

1834 Walden Office Square
Suite 575
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Phone: 847-577-8700

Selections

13 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2013, 2015 - 2025

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